THE BLITZ projects this game to have the 5th-highest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 131.8 plays, based on the tendencies of each team and game dynamics.
Opposing QBs have averaged 43.2 pass attempts per game versus the Tennessee Titans defense this year: most in the NFL.
A.J. Brown has been used less as a potential pass-catcher this season (90.4% Route% in games he has played) than he did last season (78.7%).
THE BLITZ projects A.J. Brown to earn 8.2 targets in this week’s contest, on average, ranking in the 86th percentile among wide receivers.
A.J. Brown has been among the top WRs in the league this year, averaging a terrific 74.0 yards per game while ranking in the 92nd percentile.
Cons
The Eagles are a 4.5-point favorite in this game, likely leading to a rushing game script.
THE BLITZ projects the Philadelphia Eagles as the 5th-least pass-heavy offense among all teams this week with a 51.2% pass rate, based on their underlying tendencies and matchup dynamics.
A.J. Brown has notched significantly fewer air yards this season (84.0 per game) than he did last season (103.0 per game).
The Tennessee Titans pass defense has performed very well when opposing wide receivers have gotten into space, surrendering an average of 3.69 yards-after-the-catch this year: the 5th-least in the NFL.
The Tennessee Titans safeties grade out as the 2nd-best unit in the NFL this year in covering receivers.